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From: akers@oliven.UUCP (Rob Akers)
Newsgroups: net.auto.tech
Subject: Re: RX-7 tire recommendations?
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Date: Mon, 9-Dec-85 16:30:11 EST
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> I have a '79 Mazda RX-7 which is about due for its third set of tires.  Any
> recommendations?  I'm currently using Michelin XZX's which I'm none too
> fond of - they tend to accentuate the car's tail-happiness.
> 
> Pointers to comparison tests of tires (especially where the test car is an
> RX-7) would be especially appreciated.
> 
> Andrew W. Rogers


About a year and a half ago, Car and Driver (or maybe Road and Track ) ran an
article comparing the performance of a number of different tires.  They tested
tires using a Honda Prelude and a Mazda RX-7 and commented on how certain
tires affected the handling characteristics of each car.  I can't remember the
exact issue but I think the cover had a picture of a 2 seater convertible  
with the caption "Is this $8500 Ford in your future?".

Rob Akers